Student-Friendly Part-Time Quality Control Warehouse Associate in
Your Next Part-Time Step in Kinston
Part-Time Job in Kinston: Quality Control Warehouse Associate Company: UPS Worksite: Kinston, NC
Compensation (Part-Time): $23-$27/Hour (approx. $30.4k/Year) Benefits: Flexible scheduling to fit your personal or study commitments. A supportive local team and part-time friendly culture in Kinston.
Responsibilities
This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Package Logistics space in Kinston.
- This part-time role in Kinston is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS part-time team in Kinston, NC is growing.
- Benefit from working part-time in Kinston, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
Precision is the promise UPS makes to every customer, and our Quality Control team is the internal force that keeps that promise intact. QC Associates audit the sort operation in real time — catching misloads, verifying scan compliance, and inspecting load quality before a single truck leaves the building. If you are searching for analytical UPS warehouse jobs that reward a sharp eye and a methodical mindset over raw physical speed, Quality Control is the most intellectually engaging role on the sort floor. These are warehouse jobs that directly protect the UPS service guarantee and drive some of the strongest internal logistics careers in our operations network.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"QC work suits my personality perfectly. I am not the fastest loader in the building, but I can spot a misload in three seconds and I find the audit process genuinely satisfying. Management noticed my accuracy rate and I was moved into a quality trainer role within a year. The UPS internal track rewards precision just as much as speed, and that is something most warehouse jobs never offer." - Current Quality Control Associate, Minneapolis, MN.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Quality Control Warehouse Associate, you conduct real-time audits of sort accuracy, load quality, and scan compliance across the active sort floor inside our package center, catching errors before they generate service failures for UPS customers.
- Misload Auditing: Systematically scan packages inside loaded package cars against the assigned route manifest, identifying any package loaded into the wrong vehicle and immediately correcting the misload before the driver departs.
- Scan Compliance Verification: Audit sort belt scan rates in real time, identifying packages that bypassed the scan tunnel without a valid read and manually scanning them into the system to maintain chain-of-custody accuracy.
- Load Quality Inspection: Walk loaded package cars before departure to verify that load quality meets UPS standards — no overhanging packages, heavy items on shelves not floors, fragile items in protected positions — documenting violations and coaching loaders immediately.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Quality Control Associates receive Teamsters union wages, full medical, dental, and vision benefits, pension accrual, and the UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance program. The analytical nature of this role creates a direct pathway into UPS operations management and industrial engineering career tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Student-Friendly Part position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $23 - $27. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Kinston.
Where is this Student-Friendly Part job located?
This position is based in Kinston, NC. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Kinston.
How many hours per week is this part-time Student-Friendly Part role?
Part-time positions at UPS generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
What benefits does UPS offer for this position?
UPS provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does UPS offer tuition assistance or education benefits?
Yes, UPS offers tuition assistance or education benefits for eligible associates. These programs can help cover tuition, books, and fees toward degrees and certifications — check the listing or ask the employer for full details.
What does a typical day look like as a Student-Friendly Part?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in UPS's Kinston facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
